Bengals releasing AJ Hawk

[ItsOdellThurman]

Hawk could easily return if they needed a body, but there's no benefit in waiting to cut him and it gives Cincy a chance to look around and bring some guys in via FA or the draft. It gives Hawk a chance to find a place that could use him instead of waiting until August. If something happens and we need a veteran body, he could return in August if unsigned and not retired.

He probably retires though.